Ripples: Physician Well-Being

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The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Office for Graduate Medical Education is proud to bring you Ripples: Physicians Well-Being Co-hosts Adriana Dyurich, PhD, LPC and Veena Prasad, PhD, MBA, LPC will invite UT Health San Antonio faculty as guests to share their own experiences, provide tips for overall wellness, and create a safe space to discuss coping with stressors. Catch up on our recent episodes and subscribe to Ripples for our newest episode wherever you listen to podcasts.

  1. Oct 15

    Extending Grace to Self and Others

    Jennifer C. Romano, M.D., M.S. is the Herbert Sloan Collegiate Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the Congenital Heart Center, University of Michigan, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital specializing in surgery for congenital and pediatric acquired heart disease. She earned her Medical Degree from Harvard Medical School and her Masters of Science from the University of Michigan in Health and Health Care Research Design. She joined the faculty in 2006 following the completion of her residency and fellowships in Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Extracorporeal Life Support, and Surgical Critical Care at the University of Michigan. Her interest in both pediatric cardiac surgery and pediatric cardiac intensive care is highly unique in the field, making her an asset for bridging the research initiatives for both surgical and medical management of patients with congenital heart disease, with focus on neonatal surgery and hybrid interventions. Her practice encompasses all elements of pediatric cardiac surgery with a focus on neonatal surgery and hybrid interventions, extracorporeal life support, and intensive care management of congenital heart disease patients. Dr. Romano’s research interests include long-term quality of life and neurocognitive outcomes for patients with congenital heart disease, national database management, health policy issues relating to congenital heart disease, and improvements in cardiac intensive care management. The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Congenital Heart Center is internationally recognized as a leader in the care of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD), performing 500-600 open-heart and 1000 total operations each year. Dr. Romano is also active nationally. She is a past president and first female president of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Director for the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, President-elect of the Congenital Heart Surgeons Society, and is the Service Chief for the section of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at the University of Michigan.

  2. Sep 8

    Self-determination theory and GME wellness, with Dr. Greg Guldner

    Dr. Greg Guldner joins the Ripples: Physician Well-Being podcast to discuss how health care organizations can create work environments that actively support physician and trainee well-being. Drawing on self-determination theory and his experience leading wellness initiatives across a large health care system, Dr. Guldner explores the importance of autonomy, belonging and competence in creating supportive cultures. He also discusses the stigma surrounding mental health care among residents, why traditional wellness messaging can sometimes backfire, and how evidence-based communication can make it easier for those experiencing depression to seek help.

  3. Jul 23

    Ensuring a Smooth Transition to Residency by leveraging the Transition to Residency Risk Index

    Dr. Jon Courand joins Ripples: Physician Well-Being for this episode as a guest to talk about the Transition to Residency Risk Index, a screening instrument he and Dr. Dyurich helped develop to identify and then provide support and resources for those whose transition to residency training might be complicated.

  4. Jun 15

    The Hidden Mindsets that follow Physicians into Residency

    Dr. Stuart Slavin is the ACGME’s vice president for well-being. A graduate of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Dr. Slavin completed his residency in pediatrics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and then served as a faculty member there for 17 years. While at UCLA, Dr. Slavin held several leadership positions in education, serving as pediatric residency program director, pediatric clerkship director, co-founder and co-chair of the UCLA Doctoring course, and co-chair of the medical school Curriculum Management Committee. Dr. Slavin returned to Saint Louis University as Associate Dean for Curriculum in 2004. While there, he led efforts to improve the mental health of medical students that produced dramatic decreases in rates of depression and anxiety in pre-clerkship students. He joined the ACGME in 2018 as a senior scholar for well-being and has helped to lead efforts to improve the mental health of residents, fellows, faculty members, and staff across the US. In addition to his work in graduate medical education, Dr. Slavin is engaged in research focusing on mental health of high school, college, and medical students.

  5. May 7

    Preparing for Residency Starts Earlier Than You Think with Lisa Doyle Howley, PhD

    Lisa Doyle Howley, PhD, joins the Ripples: Physician Well-Being podcast to explore how intentional support, psychological safety and clear expectations can better prepare medical students for the transition from medical school to residency. Season 5 of "Ripples" focuses on bringing your best self to residency training while avoiding common pitfalls. ABOUT GUEST SPEAKER:  Lisa Doyle Howley, PhD is an educational psychologist and a national leader in medical education. She serves as the Senior Director for Transforming Medical Education at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), where she drives advancements in competency-based medical education (CBME) and fosters innovation in teaching and learning.  With more than three decades of experience in academic medicine, Dr. Howley has held leadership roles at institutional, regional, and national levels. She currently leads a diverse portfolio and team dedicated to transforming models of teaching and learning across the continuum of medical education. Her work accelerates the adoption of CBME, reinforces the fundamental role of the arts and humanities, advances faculty development, and ensures that new and emerging areas of medicine are effectively integrated into curricula across AAMC’s member schools and teaching hospitals. Dr. Howley holds an adjunct faculty appointment at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.  Earlier in her career, she was a member of the medical education faculty at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, where she designed and implemented performance-based assessments and simulation-enhanced curricula. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Central Florida and both her M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Virginia. A frequent speaker and thought leader, she is dedicated to shaping the future of medical education through strategic collaboration, scholarship, and innovation.

  6. Apr 2

    Learning to Swim in the River with Ajeya P. Joshi, MD

    In this episode of Ripples: Physician Well-Being, Ajeya P. Joshi, MD, orthopedic spine surgeon and lifestyle medicine specialist, shares a powerful perspective on navigating the constant currents of medicine and life. Drawing on the concept of salutogenesis, Dr. Joshi reframes well-being not as reaching a place of calm, but as learning to thrive within ongoing change—reminding us that we are always “in the river,” and the goal is to learn to swim better. Through reflections on his parents’ legacy, his journey into lifestyle medicine, and his work with patients and trainees, Dr. Joshi explores how connection, self-care and purpose can anchor physicians during times of transition. He also offers a practical “pebble” for listeners: to define internal measures of success, give and receive grace, and approach each day with intention.

  7. 12/04/2025

    Casting pebbles into your life beyond medicine

    "Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects."   This past year, our "Ripples" podcast has focused on life beyond medicine, which helps our physicians to better themselves and, most importantly, take care of themselves. Each guest has left a pebble for the listener to cast into the water of their own lives, actions that can be taken to improve their wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around them. As a gift this holiday season, we've wrapped all of those pebbles into one episode; take these pebbles and cast ripples into your world.

  8. 10/02/2025

    Advocacy in Medicine

    Texas Medical Association President Jayesh Shah, MD, joins the Ripples: Physician Well-Being podcast to share his perspective on advocacy for patients, for ourselves as physicians, and for a greater sense of purpose. He talks balance, leadership and how advocacy can shape well-being. Season 4 of "Ripples" focuses on life beyond medicine, which helps our physicians to better themselves, and, most importantly, take care of themselves.

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The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Office for Graduate Medical Education is proud to bring you Ripples: Physicians Well-Being Co-hosts Adriana Dyurich, PhD, LPC and Veena Prasad, PhD, MBA, LPC will invite UT Health San Antonio faculty as guests to share their own experiences, provide tips for overall wellness, and create a safe space to discuss coping with stressors. Catch up on our recent episodes and subscribe to Ripples for our newest episode wherever you listen to podcasts.

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  • Creator
    UT Health San Antonio
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
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